Harry Raynor (Tractor Rider) Jan 20th 1951-May 28th 2011

Discussion in 'Alaska' started by Captain Chaos, May 30, 2011.

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  1. Captain Chaos, May 30, 2011
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    Captain Chaos

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    Dear Friends,

    Thank you for all of your thoughts, prayers, and support for my father over the last several months. All of your visits and love helped to keep him going for as long as he did. He died yesterday evening peacefully at home. At his request we will not be having memorial service for him, but request that you all celebrate his life in a manner that you feel he would wish. Special thanks to Barb, Troy and Tom S., for making such a difference and being so supportive for my dad and family through this difficult time.

    Louie Raynor,
    Captain Chaos
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  2. AKmud, May 30, 2011
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    AKmud

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    Sorry to hear the news. Glad he was with family. Godspeed TR!
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  3. AKDuc, May 30, 2011
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    AKDuc

    AKDuc Alaska Born Ducatisti

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    RIP, Harry.

    Louie, thank you for sharing with us your extended family.

    Blessings, Mark H.
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  4. Beezer, May 30, 2011
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    Beezer

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    goodbye brother....
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  5. ThatGuy, May 30, 2011
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    Godspeed.
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  6. USBYGS, May 30, 2011
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    USBYGS

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    We are so thankful for the time we got to spend with everyone, especially Harry, last summer at the Rally. Harry was the deciding factor to stay in the USA for that gathering and we are so honored to have known him. We are always riding with our 'Gruver' riding family in our thoughts. It is a special group that really looks out for its own. Thanks for being part of that Harry. You have make a difference in how we all live.

    Cathy and Captn C we hope to see you at future gatherings as you are a part of this family...
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  7. bigfoot105, May 30, 2011
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    bigfoot105

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    Louie,

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.



    Randy and Carole Graham
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  8. Juvat, May 30, 2011
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    Juvat

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    My condolences.


    Posted while mobile (IPhone)
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  9. Bones_GSXR, May 30, 2011
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    Bones_GSXR

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    Rest in Peace Bro. Our thoughts are with you and the family CC.

    Doug
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  10. FlyRescue, May 30, 2011
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    Heartbreaking news. Godspeed TR.
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  11. klrdave, May 30, 2011
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    klrdave

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    My condolences to you and your family!
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  12. keith in alaska, May 30, 2011
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    keith in alaska

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    So sorry to read this message. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family of a great friend.

    We will have to set the D2D "empty chair" at the head table for Harry this year.

    KH
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  13. Wheeldog, May 30, 2011
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    Wheeldog

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    So sorry to hear about your dad. Our condolences to your family.
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  14. akrider, May 30, 2011
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    akrider

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    I'd like to say something but words just don't come.

    I am honored to have called Harry a friend, pleased to have had the chance to ride with him and will miss his wit and bad jokes.

    Cathy and Louie if you need anything you know the gruvers will be there to help-just ask.
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  15. friar mike, May 30, 2011
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    friar mike

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    Sorry to hear that CC he will be missed :cry:cry ride on brother late us know if we can help
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  16. legion, May 30, 2011
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    legion

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    Does the family have plans for a final resting place?

    I wonder if a well known and annually visited tree out in the middle of nowhere might be a place he'd have liked?
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  17. fire-on-ice, May 30, 2011
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    fire-on-ice

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    my deepest condolences
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  18. vegasphotog, May 31, 2011
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  19. ptero, May 31, 2011
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    ptero

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    Peace.

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    At the Rally in Oregon last Summer...
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  20. dapman, May 31, 2011
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    dapman

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    Goodbye my Friend...
    I'll miss our talks, our times together... but most of all I'll miss the general Assholery that surrounded you Brother. Your wit, humor, and zeal for friends and strangers alike seperated you from the norm... I'm proud to have called you friend, fellow Gruver and Petodactyl.

    My thoughts are with Cathy, Chaos & the Rest of Harry's family... Rest Easy, Nothing can Slow Him Down Now...
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